- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 89 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dunswell Primary School website
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
More than one location, Edukos Trust13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
26 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 8.45 - 12.30 and 1.00 - 3.45
Contract type
- Fixed term - To be confirmed
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18808 per year (term time pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The main purpose of this role is/are:
The following values and principles underpin the basis on which the postholder will assist and support the teaching of children within the School:
Working in partnership with the teacher and SENDCo
- Works under the direction and guidance of a teacher and SENDCo to support children.
- Understands lesson objectives.
- May be involved in planning small group or 1:1 activities.
Statutory framework
- Works to agreed school policies and procedures.
- Works within the wider legislation framework, eg national curriculum, health and safety, child protection.
Supporting inclusion
- Facilitates participation and learning, helping to build confidence and self-esteem, so that all children, including those who present challenging behaviour, are enabled to reach their full potential alongside their peers.
- Provide or support intimate care for children when needed
Equality of opportunity
- Ensures children’s equal access to learning and development.
Anti-discrimination
- Must comply with legislation and school policies relating to discrimination.
- Must promote anti-discrimination practices in all interactions with children and colleagues.
Celebrating diversity
-Demonstrates and promotes an understanding and appreciation of difference in personal characteristics, belief system and cultures.
Promoting independence
- Encourages and promotes independent learners. -
- Provides opportunities for children to demonstrate self-reliance and responsibility.
Confidentiality
- Must adhere to the need for confidentiality of information at all times.
Continuous professional development (CPD)
- Takes responsibility for maintaining and improving personal skills, knowledge and experience.
What the school offers its staff
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Continuous Professional development opportunities
- Wellbeing Support
- Local Government Pension scheme
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Edukos Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- office@dunswellacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01482 855279
School Details
Dunswell Primary School
Arranging a visit to Edukos Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@dunswellacademy.co.uk.
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